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  • 2014 Lotus Elise S Cup R

    Lotus has introduced the 2014 Elise S Cup R, which will take its place alongside the Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R as well as the mighty Evora GT4. The small sports car is going to race in Birmingham between 9th and 12th January.

    Lotus owners looking to race their road cars at weekends, or indeed take racing a step further by entering their Lotus to compete around the world through the global Lotus Cup network; or indeed take part in the almighty GT and endurance series with the outstanding Evora GT4 – there is a Lotus to suit.

    2014 Lotus Elise S Cup R is powered by a mid-mounted 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine. It also comes with a bespoke aerodynamic body kit and a motorsport-specific map in the engine control module (ECM).

    The body kit includes a revised front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing. The clever manipulation of air-flow creates extra downforce – and combined with adjustable dampers and springs, lap times are reduced by circa 4 seconds on a 3.54km (2.2 mile) lap over the standard Elise S.

    Source: Lotus

  • Lotus Unveils Elise S Cup R

    Lotus-Elise-S-Cup-R-THUMBLotus Elise S Cup R is the latest addition to brand’s motorsport portfolio which is built specifically for the track only. Here for the first time, a supercharged Elise S’ mid-mounted, transverse, 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE engine has been utilized in a Cup variant.

    In addition, the vehicle also includes bespoke livery and aerodynamic body kit. The performance of the vehicle is enhanced over the road-going Elise S via a motorsport-specific engine control module (ECM) and a CFD proved aero pack.

    The latter comprises of front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing. In addition, the weight of the car is extremely low – it is only 924 kg. All this results in additional downforce, which when combined with adjustable damper and springs, reduces lap times by 4 seconds on a 5 km lap over the standard Elise S.

    The production of the Lotus S Elise Cup R is scheduled in the beginning of 2014. Its starting price is £39,125.

    Lotus Elise S Cup R Specifications:

    • Enhancements:
      • FIA Compliant Rollcage (As previous Cup Versions)
      • FIA Compliant Fire Extinguisher
      • Motorsport Mapped ECU
      • Electronic Battery Isolator
      • 6-Point Race Harness (Driver Seat)
      • Hans Compliant Race Driver’s Seat
      • Track Specification Front Tow Eyes
      • Quick Release Steering Wheel
      • Body Kit
      • Brake Pad Upgrade
      • Single way adjustable Dampers
      • Hardtop
      • Motorsport specification triple-pass radiator
      • Polycarbonate Rear Screen
      • Forged Alloy Wheels
    • Options:
      • FIA Fuel Cell
      • Air Conditioning
      • Race Passenger Seat (with 4-point race harness fitted)
      • Ultra-lightweight Motorsport Wheels
    • Powertrain:
      • All alloy, 1.8 litre DOHC 4 cylinder, dual VVT-i, 16 valve with Magnuson R900 supercharger utilising Eaton TVS™ technology
    • Transmission:
      • 6-speed manual gear box as standard
    • Suspension:
      • Up Rated TCA Kit
    • Brakes:
      • Twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake callipers.
      • Single-piston sliding rear brake callipers.
      • 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron cross-drilled & ventilated brake discs
    • Wheels:
      • Forged Alloy
    • Tyres:
      • Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS tyres F: 175/ 55 R16 & R: 225/ 45 R17
    • Safety systems:
      • Lotus ABS/ EDL

    Source: Lotus